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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Genpei Warriors

$14,000
£10,477.66
€12,246.60
CA$19,783.06
A$19,969.38
CHF 11,474.47
MX$242,052.95
NOK 132,811.14
SEK 135,659.09
DKK 91,546.72

About the Item

The Genpei War took place from 1180–1185, during which the Minamoto clan rebelled against the Taira clan for control of Japan. The two clans had a bitter rivalry for years, and the Minamoto clan tried to gain control several times before succeeding. This screen depicts a nobleman with his samurai officers, and a screen painted in the background. Tosa School painting in mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold dust and a silk brocade border.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.75 in (169.55 cm)Width: 75 in (190.5 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Details on request.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S12121stDibs: LU855117803982

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